Author: Marcel van Gastel

Elliot Boyd brengt op 26 juli debuut-EP Artificial Bliss uit

“Met dit nummer wil ik mensen, en vooral ook mannen, aanmoedigen om open te zijn over hun mentale gezondheid en hulp te zoeken wanneer dit nodig is.”

BIO

Danser en choreograaf Elliot Boyd maakt alternatieve popmuziek die doet denken aan artiesten als James Blake, Oscar & the Wolf en Sevdaliza. Hij studeerde songwriting in Engeland, won de Rob Acda Award, stond op de mainstage van Bevrijdingspop Haarlem voor 20.000 man, deed afgelopen jaar mee aan de Popronde, speelde in het voorjaar een RADAR-show in de Melkweg, stond in de finale van 3FM Trending Talent en staat met zijn laatste release in de internationale playlist GLOW op Spotify met 1 miljoen luisteraars.

DE EP ARTIFICIAL BLISS

De EP Artificial Bliss gaat over de vraag: “Wat is echt en wat niet?”. Zo creëer ik tijdelijk geluk terwijl ik me diep van binnen mentaal niet goed voel, beland ik in relaties die me doen wegdrijven van de werkelijkheid, betwijfel ik de oprechtheid van anderen en haal ik kracht uit iemand die er niet meer is.

ARTIFICIAL BLISS – DEMO

Elliot, die meestal donkere pop maakt, schrijft nu een nummer dat klinkt als een mooie warme zomeravond in het park. De tekst gaat over zijn strijd met depressie, die hij lange tijd negeerde. Ondanks de dromerige klanken, blijft de zware thematiek aanwezig. Sinds COVID-19 is depressie toegenomen, en Elliot, die het moeilijk vond om hulp te zoeken vanwege het taboe, wil met dit nummer vooral mannen aanmoedigen om open te zijn over hun mentale gezondheid en hulp te zoeken.

Het schrijven van ‘Artificial Bliss’ begon toen ik in Engeland studeerde met Laura Kindelan. We schreven het eerste couplet over hoe je gelukkig kunt lijken, maar je zo niet voelt. Ik zocht toen veel afleiding om mijn gevoelens te vermijden. Later voltooide ik de demo in Londen met violist Jed Holland, die ook speelt voor Eloise en James Smith. Terug in Nederland maakte ik een elektronische productie met Boudewijn Scholten. De sound is een mix van Frank Ocean, Raye en een vleugje Sevdaliza. De dromerige klanken en verdrietige tekst maken het het perfecte ‘sad summer’ nummer van 2024.

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Birds of Coloured Glass; a Poetic Ode to the Arts from Danish Indie Artist Bjarke Ramsing

Bjarke Ramsing’s latest single; Birds of Coloured Glass, blends an array of fierce acoustic guitar riffs with soulful melodies and poignant lyrics. Delivering a poetic ode to the arts that aims to stand the test of time.

Arnhem based singer songwriter Bjarke Ramsing is set to release Birds of Coloured Glass on July 19th, 2024. The single is a beautiful personal ballad, contemplating the rules of the game while driving home from a show. The single joins a new generation of contemporary urban folk songs, valuing the craft of more complex arrangements and elaborate story telling. The single will be available on all major streaming sites such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube, Bandcamp, etc.

Bjarke Ramsing had his musical upbringing with friends in the southern countrysides of Denmark. Shaping his own musical style from remnants of old American Folk, Blues and Roots music. For years he toured through Europe and overseas. Making his way by playing on street corners and in bars.

Birds of Coloured Glass is a culmination of all these years of travels. Featuring an array of musicians from throughout the years. Celebrating music across borders. And bridging a gab between a musical career had in Denmark and current in the Netherlands.

The base of the single is held up by Bjarke’s faithful Dutch quartet with Teun van Langen on double bass, Floris Venema on drums and Annelies Jonkers on violin. On harmonies the single features Dutch Ruud Fieten and Romee Cooler from Holi Fools and Spanish Ari Bombari from Legiana. And from Denmark Simon Krindel on keys. Drawing some heavy connotations back to some of the early work of Bjarke. With songs like Run Away or A Lilac Panther Outro. As the outro of the single morphs into a long patchworks of roaring, gritty and droney explosion. Making one more think about what stoner rock would have sounded like had it been played on acoustic instruments.

The single is the first preview of a full-length album that will be ready by end of October 2024. All songs are recorded and produced at Bjarke’s own small studio in Arnhem and on locations in Denmark. Mastered by Wytse Gerichhausen from White Sea Studio. And with artwork by Mirka Farabegoli.

All in all, definitely a listen worthy.

Death Snapped (Studio version)

What : Death Snapped Studio version release

When : 12th of July 2024

Where : Available on all streaming services

Death Snapped(Studio version) is an Alternative rock track written by Loveth Besamoh and recorded at Far Out Studio Rotterdam. This studio version of the 2022 bedroom release Death Snapped captures the live bands growth and versatility, remaining true to the garage punk energy of the 2022 release whilst infusing it with new life and character under guidance of Niek Driesschen from Far Out Studio.

BIO

Loveth Besamoh is a 24-year-old producer and songwriter from Rotterdam. He migrated to the Netherlands from Cameroon in 2014 where he consolidated his love for music.

Loveth grew up in a very musical and rhythmic environment in Cameroon. He played percussion at church and boarding school which served as an excellent rhythmic background for him. In the Netherlands, he got exposed to music genres he had never heard of before in Cameroon which very was inspiring.

He later went on to start and play in several bands to date. Some notable bands Loveth played  in are Lorne and Bed.

On the side, Loveth experimented with music production in his bedroom where he learned the basics of recording and production. He enrolled at Albeda music production to further these skills where he graduated as a music producer. His passion for music isn’t only limited to producing music as he has also gone on to start a multimedia platform called Fuzz where they showcase upcoming talents from around the country.

Besamoh’s music is a merger of genres ranging from Electronica, afro rock, post-punk, soul, and rhythms he grew up listening to and playing in church back in Cameroon. Loveth tries to bring his roots back in all his productions. Loveth Besamoh blends and shifts genres with ease to create his psych brand of music.

He started his solo self titled project Loveth Besamoh during the start of the pandemic and went on to write and produce several singles and 3 EPs in his studio apartment in Den Haag and Rotterdam. Satisfied with his first projects Loveth put together an Eclectic band for his live escapades. They have been active in the dutch touring circuit since 2021.

The Loveth Besamoh band has gone on to play notable dutch festivals like North Sea Round Town, Motel Mozaique, Popronde and Sniester.

His 6 part Ep Weather Report drops in September on Vinyl, cassette and digitally on all platforms.

The band is working on a tour in september in support of the Ep and working on their first international shows in November and January.

Besamoh’s biggest inspirations are bands such as, Pasteur Lappe, Fela Kuti, Kino, Kraftwerk, WH Lung, The stooges, King Gizzard, alt-j.

Let’s Focus on the Good!

Sophie van Hasselt releases a new song called ‘Focus on the Good’.

It delves into the struggle of never feeling satisfied. It is a motivational song, to remind us to embrace simplicity and acceptance.

Let go of all the voices in your head, by opening your eyes, looking around you and enjoy what you have right now.

Meld je aan voor Pinguin Radio Showcases door het hele land!

Zin om in je eigen buurt te spelen en kans te maken op een van die felbegeerde plekken op Pinguin Radio Showcases in Groningen tijdens ESNS? Wacht dan niet langer en meld je direct aan!

Iedereen en alles is welkom, van volledige bands tot singer-songwriters, van lieflijk geluid tot keihard rammen. Kijk dus snel welke concertzaal het dichtst bij jou in de buurt is en registreer je!

KLIK HIERRRRRRR OM JE AAN TE MELDEN!!

Deelnemende zalen:

– De Drie Gezusters, Groningen
– De Zwarte Ruiter, Den Haag
– Slachthuis, Haarlem
– Popcentrale, Dordrecht
– dB’s, Utrecht
– Hedon, Zwolle
– Eddie’s MuziekLoodZ, Roermond
– De Stulp, Renesse
– Discords, Nijmegen

 

Release ‘Agency’

Progressive indie rock artist Dunn, known for his dynamic work with bands like Carceri, The Great Communicators, and Voodoo Chambers, is excited to announce the release of his latest EP, ‘Agency’. This new EP, featuring five eclectic tracks, will be available on Friday, June 28.

‘Agency’ is a captivating collection of progressive indie rock songs that showcase Dunn’s signature style and versatility. Each track explores a different aspect of the profound question of whether humans truly possess the ability to act on their own free will. Through intricate melodies, powerful rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics, Dunn delves into the complexities of human agency, offering listeners a unique and introspective musical experience.

“I recently found out that some ideas on this EP have lived on my computer in various shapes and forms for over 10 years, so I’m very happy to share their final form with everyone,” Dunn shares.

To celebrate the release of ‘Agency’, Dunn will be performing with a full live band at Paard, Den Haag on Friday, June 28 and Cinetol, Amsterdam . This special event promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, marking a significant milestone in Dunn’s artistic journey.

Don’t miss this chance to experience ‘Agency’ live and connect with Dunn’s innovative sound and insightful lyrics.

Pinguin Showcases in Groningen met Sono, Jessie Beretta en Dolltones

Morgen is het weer de laatste vrijdag van de maand en dat betekent dat je weer 3 vette acts kunt checken in De Drie Gezusters in Groningen:

21:00 Sono
22:00 Jessie Beretta
23:00 Dolltones

Dit zijn voorrondes voor de Pinguin Showcases tijdens ESNS in januari 2025

Entree is natuurlijk gratis, dus kom gezellig langs op de Grote Markt in Groningen!

 

The Unknown

June Sixteen is ready to launch their newest track “The Unknown” on June 16th. Exactly one year after the release of the debut album “Traveling Colors”.

“The Unknown” is a co-creation with Within Temptation drummer Mike Coolen, guitarist Gio Sliwa, Chicago based singer Dom Sky and Julie-O on flute.

The song starts off with a flower power vibe and has a surprising twist to some vintage rock sounds.

Check out the song to hear if you can recognize yourself in the lyrics.

-June Sixteen- is a music project by Angelique Piovillico and Patrick de Kok. They write their songs together and ask different musicians to join them in creation. Every track is made with another team of talents.

Night Club

dj detour’s 8th full-length track “Night Club” kicks off a thrilling listening experience with a bass heavy hook and a bouncy EDM bridge both inspired by Daft Punk, rising to an electric crescendo that is already resonating with listeners from around the world even through the track was released only a week ago.

The song’s intense lyrical interplay and energetic vocal flow make “Night Club” a compelling underground hit. So far, dj detour’s music has been featured by a wide variety of Spotify playlists, radio stations, and media outlets including Vitrola Play, Music Connoisseur, Alt Music Radio, Melodic Vibe(s), Groover Radio, and Musicalizar from Brazil. Several music publications will be writing articles about dj detour’s tracks later this year including Tracklist from Brazil, Certified Bop Magazine, and Provo Music Magazine among others.

dj detour is an underground music producer going live in Miami and Tampa this year with original tracks and rave-ready remixes, currently working on a double album featuring a dubstep fusion of musical genres. “Night Club” is a brand new EDM/Grime fusion released on June 9th, and the first of his tracks to feature full vocals and overdub techniques that will frequent his future recordings.

Look forward to the next single from dj detour this July!

Wolfskop is back with monstrous new single ‘Parasites’

Where there’s smoke…

Wolfskop pals Wannes, Daan, Marcin and Erik join hands again after eight years, because sometimes stuff is inevitable to happen.

Their new single ‘Parasites’ was written in a dark cough and a sigh of frustration on power trips and greed. Expect an energetic, monstrous heavy rock track with delicious riffs, tasteful multi-voiced vocals, and insanely amazing drums. If this doesn’t blow you away, we don’t know what will.

On Spotify June 14th. Check wolfskop.com for more.